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INEC Says BVAS Is Game Changer After Successful Mock Accreditation in FCT

February 9, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is a “game changer” for elections after a successful mock accreditation exercise conducted across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections, Commission Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan said on Saturday. INEC conducted the mock accreditation exercise on […]

Kwankwasiyya Hails Resignations, Salutes Loyalists Backing Kwankwaso in Kano

February 9, 2026

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has praised the resignations of several political appointees and saluted elected representatives who remain loyal to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso amid ongoing political changes in Kano State, the group said in a statement on Monday. The statement by the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, acknowledged a number of former commissioners, advisers […]

ADP Says Meeting with Atiku Focused on Strengthening Democracy for 2027

February 8, 2026

Leaders of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have said their February 1 meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja focused on areas of collaboration to strengthen democracy and sustain Nigeria’s multi-party system ahead of the 2027 general elections. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met privately with the ADP leadership in the nation’s capital, […]

Wike Says Rivers Supporters Don’t Need Governor to Rally for Tinubu

February 7, 2026

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has said supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State do not need a governor’s backing to mobilise for the president’s 2027 re‑election bid, speaking at an event in Port Harcourt on Saturday. Wike made the comments during the commissioning of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors headquarters, […]

2027: Kwankwaso Supporters Push Obi-Kwankwaso Presidential Ticket

February 7, 2026

Supporters of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have proposed a joint presidential ticket combining his campaign with that of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi for the 2027 general elections, saying the alliance could unite regional support and challenge the ruling party. The proposal emerged amid early political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition […]

Obi Cubana Begins Political Journey as City Boy Movement South-East Director

February 7, 2026

Renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and social figure Obi Cubana has formally begun his journey into politics with his appointment as South-East Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM), urging issue-based political engagement and greater youth participation in national affairs. The City Boy Movement is a youth-focused political platform that was established in 2022 to support civic […]

Why Abia Governor Otti’s Re-Election Push Is Gaining Momentum

February 7, 2026

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is widely seen as having a strong advantage in his bid for re-election, with political observers citing his administration’s visible achievements as a factor that may make it difficult to halt his second term aspirations despite opposition from influential figures. Otti was elected governor of Abia State in the […]

Fear, Falsehood, and the Politics of Panic in Enugu

February 6, 2026

What was meant to be a private visit by Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji to Enugu to make burial arrangements for his late mother, unexpectedly exposed a political truth many tried to hide. Without mobilisation or fanfare, a large crowd turned out to receive him, sending a clear message: many Enugu people see him as their […]

APC Support Group Rejects Anti‑Party Claims Against Rep. Jaji in Sokoto

February 6, 2026

A support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), known as the North‑West APC Youth Frontiers, has dismissed allegations of anti‑party activities levelled against Rep. Sani Aminu Jaji, describing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated. Rep. Sani Aminu Jaji represents the Kauran Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State. He has previously faced allegations […]

PDP Crisis Escalates as Makinde Camp Fumes Over INEC Recognition of Wike Bloc

February 6, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis has intensified after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognised a caretaker committee backed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, prompting objections from the camp loyal to Governor Seyi Makinde and others. The dispute within the main opposition party stems from competing claims to its […]